In Kabul, Afghanistan, drivers are grappling with a significant blow to their income and living standards as fuel prices surge by ten Afghanis per liter of diesel. This increase, particularly impactful during the winter season, poses challenges for those dependent on the roads. Drivers, facing the dilemma of raising fares and potentially alienating passengers, are voicing concerns and urging authorities to address the escalating fuel costs.

The closure of the Salang highway is identified as the root cause, leading to transport delays and inflated prices. Efforts are underway to reopen the highway, with assurances from officials, including Mohammad Younus Momand, that relief is imminent. The struggle against rising fuel costs highlights broader economic challenges faced by drivers in Afghanistan's capital.